49, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2
Change of use of a protected Leeson Street building from residential to office.
2397/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 3 March 2020
- Reference
- 2397/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 March 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to change the use of this protected structure from a single domestic dwelling to office use. The works will involve internal alterations, including the removal of modern partitions and repairs to existing windows.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: planning permission for a change of use from single domestic dwelling to office use. The property is a protected structure, rps ref: 4421. The proposed development will involve the following alterations and interventions to accommodate the change of use, including (a) removal/adjustment of existing modern partitions, doors, sanitary and kitchen fit outs. (b) provision of new sanitary facilities within existing bathroom/wc areas. (c) repairs to existing windows and internal decorations. (d) provision of associated services alterations to facilitate the change of use.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”
National zoning type: General
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5, Leeson Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €895,000 | 51 m |
| 52 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2not full market price | Jun 2025 | €350,000 | 74 m |
| 32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €525,000 | 88 m |
| 16 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €800,000 | 111 m |
| 26 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Jan 2025 | €777,000 | 111 m |
| 11 Symphony Hall, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 | Apr 2025 | €560,000 | 111 m |
| 41 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Feb 2026 | €850,000 | 111 m |
| 65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €1,750,000 | 127 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 March 2020
- Decision due22 June 2020
- Decision issued22 June 2020
- Appeal submitted23 July 2020
- Appeal decided18 November 2020
In the area
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- RefusedAt this site
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3071/18Dublin CityLodged 21 May 2018Alterations
- Invalid40 m away
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2753/19Dublin CityLodged 12 Apr 2019Alterations
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